The phrase
"protein import" refers to the process by which proteins are transferred or brought into a specific part or compartment within a cell. It involves the movement of proteins from one location to another, typically from the cytoplasm into organelles like the mitochondria or endoplasmic reticulum, where they perform important functions.
Full definition
For this purpose, its outer membrane has
protein import channels consisting of molecules with a barrel structure, so - called beta - barrel proteins.
While he insists much remains to be learned about ERAD in particular, Rapoport recently added a fourth project, the mechanism of
protein import into peroxisomes, to attract students and postdoctoral fellows who want to make an impact on a less - studied biological problem.
This is a high - quality protein powder made from whey
protein imported from grass - fed cows in Germany.
Hartl and his mentor Neupert heard about Horwich's yeast mutant, and because they had more experience
with protein import into the mitochondria, they offered to help.
The endosymbiont - derived Sec - dependent protein sorting pathway is essential
for protein import into the thylakoid lumen and is important for the proper functioning of the chloroplast.
«When we found a mutant (mitochondrial import function 4 or mif4) that behaved exactly that way, that is,
proteins imported into mitochondria OK but then failed to reach active form, we were shocked.
Tremblaya also seems to import some proteins, but «it's a far cry from
the protein import apparatus of chloroplasts and mitochondria,» he wrote.
2006 — Ken Keegstra — for his pioneering contributions to our understanding of chloroplast biogenesis,
protein import into chloroplasts, and the structure and biosynthesis of the plant cell wall